Pravasthi Aradhya, an Indian singer who gained prominence through her participation in various Telugu and Tamil music reality shows, has accused the judges of the reality singing show “Padutha Teeyaga” of harassment and bias. Born on December 9, 2006, Pravasthi began her musical journey at a young age, showcasing her talent across multiple platforms. In a video shared on social media, Pravasthi claimed she was exposing the “true colors” of the show’s judges, music director MM Keeravani, lyricist Chandrabose, and singer Sunitha.
While Pravasthi clarified that she did not face any direct harassment from Keeravani, she alleged that he showed clear bias towards contestants who chose melodious songs or performed his compositions. She also accused Chandrabose of lacking fairness, saying he often overlooked mistakes when participants sang songs penned by him. However, Pravasthi directed her strongest criticism at Sunitha, alleging that the judge mentally harassed and humiliated her.
Pravasthi claimed that Sunitha’s personal grudge influenced her elimination from the competition. “Padutha Teeyaga,” a widely followed musical talent show, gained immense popularity under the hosting of the late legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam. Pravasthi’s passion for music emerged early in her life.
She attended Geethanjali Olympiad School and, by the age of four, had already won Zee Telugu’s “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs” in 2011.
Bias allegations shake Padutha Teeyaga
Her inspirations include legendary singers Janaki and S.
P. Balasubrahmanyam. In 2014, she participated in “Airtel Super Singer Junior 4,” a Tamil-language singing competition, where she was among the finalists, earning her the Radio Mirchi Music Award.
She has also performed in stage shows worldwide and collaborated with various musicians in the industry. In 2025, Pravasthi participated in “Padutha Teeyaga,” which has been instrumental in discovering singing talents since 1996. Following her elimination from the show, she made headlines by alleging bias and mistreatment by the show’s judges.
Alongside her claims of favoritism and overlooked mistakes, Pravasthi also expressed that she faced humiliation and body shaming on the show’s set, which deeply affected her. The allegations have sparked discussions in the entertainment industry, with fans and fellow participants weighing in on the controversy. The judges and the show’s producers have yet to comment officially on Pravasthi’s accusations.
